"I'm home!" Acid yells out as he walks into the house. He is looking down at the mail in his hoofs. He flips through the mail with his magic as he closes the door behind him with his back hoof.
"How was work?" Moon asks, popping her head out from the kitchen before walking into the hallway.
"It was slow," Acid says as Moon walks up to him. Acid's eyes light up as his eyes glide on to a bright yellow envelope with the celestial seal. "No, way," Acid says with a big smile on his face. Moon looks down at the envelope in his hoof.
"That can't possibly be," Moon says as Acid drops the rest of the mail and uses his magic to quickly open up the golden envelope. He pulls out a neatly folded note. He unfolds it as two golden tickets fall out. Acid catches them with his magic and hands them to Moon before he starts reading the note.
"Dear Acid Flask. It is my pleasure to give you two tickets to the Grand Galloping Gala held this month at Canterlot Castle's ballroom. Sincerely, Princess Celestia!" Acid says, progressively getting more excited. Moon looks over the tickets to see if they were indeed the Grand Galloping Gala tickets.
"I can't believe it," Moon says in disbelief.
"I don't either," Acid replies as he slowly walks over to the dining room table. Moon follows him as he places the note down on the table. "Can I see the tickets?" Acid asks, turning to face Moon.
"What," Moon says as she hands over the tickets to Acid. "You don't think they are real?" Moon asks, chuckling a bit.
"Doesn't hurt to make sure," Acid replies as he looks over the tickets.
"I'm gonna have to get a new dress for this," Moon thinks aloud.
"What's wrong with the one you have?" Acid asks, putting the tickets down on the table by the note.
"It's not really a gala dress, more of just a fancy dress for any fancy place," Moon explains.
"Ya, you are kind of right about that," Acid agrees. "I might get a new suit just for the gala,"
"I guess we have our next few days planned then," Moon replies.
(Time Skip)
Moon walks into the Canterlot Carousel Boutique as the bell above the door rings. The room is big with a stage on the far right with mirrors in a circle around the center. On the far left are a group of pony manikins with dresses. Right in the center by the manikins is the main desk with a cash register.
"I'm coming!" a very refined feminin voice yells out from the back room behind the counter. The mare steps out and walks up to the counter as Moon walks up to her. The mare is a blue unicorn with yellow eyes. Her hair is orange with light yellow streaks running through it. She wears a simple, dark brown short dress with a golden saddle. "Oh! Miss Moon, it's great to see you again," The mare says with a cheerful smile.
"It's good to see you Saddle," Moon replies with a smile.
"What do you need this time?" Saddle asks as she floats over a measuring tape and a clipboard.
"I need something for the gala," Moon says as Saddle's eyes light up.
"Oh the gala, of course! You need something good for that," Saddles says as she steps around from the counter. "Follow me to the stage," Saddle says as she walks over to the small stage on the other side of the room.
"Try and keep it looking as simple as you can," Moon replies as she follows.
"Of course," Saddle replies as she turns around to face Moon. "Don't worry Moon, I'll make something I'm sure you're going to like," Saddles confidently smiles as Moon walks up onto the stage. Saddle gets to work measuring Moon up as she tries to strike up small talk. "So, do you have any stallion or mare to go with?"
"I've got a stallion," Moon replies with a fond smile.
"Oh, do tell," Saddle asks as she floats over some fabric.
"His name is Acid Flask," Moon says as the smile grows on her face. "He's very sweet, and very funny." Moon chuckles as Saddle keeps working around her. "And I'm planning to propose to him at the gala,"
"Really?!" Saddle says in excitement. Moon nods yes to Saddle's question. "I bet you he's going to say yes," Saddle says before going back to fitting the fabric around the Moon.
"You really think so?" Moon asks.
"Do you like him?" Saddle asks.
"I love him," Moon corrects. "He's like a warm bundle of sunshine," Moon smiles to herself at just the memory of Acid. Her heart racing at the memory of his smile.
"Then he probably loves you just as much and will say yes," Saddle replies. "Stretch out your right arm please," Moon does as she says and sticks her right arm out. Saddle starts measuring around her arm as Moon looks at her in worry.
"But what happens if he says no?" Moon worries out loud.
"Then you two talk about what you really want to be, or just wait to see if he proposes to you," Saddle responds.
"I hope you're right about him saying yes," Moon replies, her heart nervously beating hard at just the thought of being rejected.
(Time Skip)
"Film?" Acid says as he steps into the Snazzy Tux Fitting story. Standing in line is Film, who turns around at his name being called out.
"Acid!?" Film replies back. He smiles as Acid walks up to him.
"What are you doing here?" Acid asks.
"Getting a new tux for the gala so it doesn't make me look like an inverted carrot," Film says with a light chuckle.
"Is he still bothering you about that?" Acid asks. Film nods as the line moves forward a bit. "Wait…" Acid says as his mind rewinds back to Film's statement. "You are going to the gala?"
"We got invited by the princess,"
"Nice, same here," Acid replies, pointing at himself.
"I assumed as much," Filme replies. "Are Moon and Dox coming?"
"Moon is, we didn't get a ticket for Dox,"
"Who are you going to get to watch him?"
"He's twenty-four," Acid replies, slightly offended for Dox.
"That's young for a changeling isn't it,"
"It's old enough he knows better," Acid replies as the two walk up to the desk.
"Hi, what can I get you two," The stallion asks with a big smile on his face.
"Tux fittings," The brothers replied at the same time. The two look at each other before bursting out into laughter. The stallion awkwardly chuckles along before ushering them away from the desk.
(Time skip)
"Are you done yet?!" Acid asks as he messes with his slicked back hair. He stands at the door in his starry night blue tux. Dox stands next to him, waiting patiently.
"Almost!" Moon yells back as she exits the bathroom at the end of the hallway. She walks over as Acid's mouth drops and his eyes widen. Moon is dressed in a dark blue, sparkling dress that covers her body. On her chest is her blood red moon cutie mark. On her arms and legs are shimmering black stockings. Her hair is combed back instead of its normal erratic forward style. "How do I look?" Moon asks, messing with the chest piece.
"You look amazing," Acid says as a big smile creeps onto his face. His heart racing as he looks over Moon.
"Very sparkly," Dox comments.
"Thank you, you two," Moon replies as she walks up to the door.
"Try not to trash the place while we are gone," Acid says, turning to Dox.
"No problem!" Dox says, saluting Acid. Acid chuckles and rolls his eyes before messing up Dox's hair. "Hey!" Dox yells as he tries to swat Acid's hoof away. Acid pulls him in for a hug, which he accepts by hugging back.
"See you in the morning," Acid says, kissing the top of Dox's head.
"See you Dad," Dox replies before the two separate. "By Mom!" Dox yells as Acid and Moon walk out of the house.
"By sweetie," Moon waves back before closing the door behind them. The cold night wind hits them hard as the two walk down to the road.
"Sweetie?" Acid asks with slight shock.
"What?" Moon replies with a stoic expression. "I can't show love to my son?"
"He's not technically your son," Acid replies.
"Not yet," Moon replies before gently poking Acid in the nose, causing him to go cross eyed. The two laugh as they walk along the road.
(Time Skip)
Acid and Moon walk up to the front door of Canterlot Castle where Film and Bold stand waiting for them as other ponies walk by and into the castle. Bold is dressed in a red tuxedo with black paints. His hair is combed back nicely. Film stands close to him dressed in a dark black tuxedo.
"Hi Film, Bold," Acid greets as they walk up to the pair.
"Took you long enough," Film says with a cheeky smile.
"Moon took forever in the bathroom," Acid replies before being jabbed in the side with Moon's elbow.
"Watch what you say, pretty boy," Moon says sternly.
"I never said it wasn't worth the wait," Acid replies, nuzzling into her chest. Moon sighs as a smile forms on her face.
"Luna, if you keep acting this cute I won't be able to stay mad at you," Moon replies as she wraps her arm around the back of Acid's neck.
"That's the plan," Acid replies, looking up at the Moon with a smile.
"How about you love birds walk this way so we don't miss the party," Film says from up by the door with Bold already heading in.
"I would say you're jealous, but your date is walking away from you," Acid responds as the two walk up to meet Film.
"He gets impatient easily," Film replies as the three regroup with Bold and walk towards the ball room door. Standing in front of the door are the three princesses. Princess Celestia, Luna, and Twilight Sparkle, all dressed in their finest dresses.
"Good evening Princesses," Acid greets with a bow. The others do the same before standing back up.
"It's good to see you again, Acid," Celestia replies with a sweet smile.
"Hope you have a wonderful night," Luna chims in. As the group walks past them, Twilight stops Acid.
"It's good to see you again, Acid," Twilight greets with a warm smile.
"It's good to see you too," Acid replies. "Will I see you in the ballroom Princess?"
"Just call me Twilight,"
"But you earned it," Acid replies, poking Twilight's chest with his hoof. Twilight just laughs it off before continuing.
"And yes, I will be there later tonight," Twilight confirms.
"Great to hear it," Acid replies before turning around and following his friends into the ballroom.
(Time Skip)
"He then proceeded to beat the feather out of Gilda," Dash says, standing on her hind legs and punching the arin in front of her. Standing in a group by her are FIlm, Acid, Moon, Bold, Fluttershy, and Twilight. Dash lands back on all four as Film rolls his eyes at her. Dash is dressed in her rainbow cloud dress with a golden reef on her head. Fluttershy has a green, layered dress with light green stockings.
"You weren't even there," Film replies to Dash before taking a swig of his punch.
"I know," Dash shrugs. "That was the rumor at the time,"
"While I got a good hit on Gilda, she absolutely pumaled me," Film corrects Dash.
"I-I can second that," Fluttershy chims in. "I saw it happen and went to go get help,"
"Thanks for that by the way," Film says, smiling at Fluttershy.
"I-it was no problem," Fluttershy stutters out as her face turns a light red.
"How has being a princess been for you?" Acid asks Twilight as Dash and Film start talking about the wonderbolts.
"It's been new," Twilight says, scratching the back of her head. "I still don't fully know what i'm supposed to be the princess for exactly,"
"Aren't you the Princess of Friendship?" Acid asks, tilting his head a bit to the side.
"Yes," Twilight replies. "But I have no idea what that means exactly," Twilight scratches the side of her arm while looking down at the ground. "For the first time, I feel truly lost,"
"I bet you'll figure it out," Acid says, trying to cheer up Twilight.
"I know, but it's still scary," Twilight says, looking back over at him. "I don't know how you do it,"
"What do you mean?" Acid asks in great confusion.
"Stepping into a new, bigger role you have no idea what it entails," Twilight responds. "You became the head cabinet member for the science division and did it without beating a wing or freaking out?!" Twilight yells a bit before calming herself down before asking. "How?"
"Well…I…" Acid thinks for a bit. His head starts to buffer as no answers come into his head. He turns and looks Twilight dead in the eye before responding with a shrug and saying. "I don't know," Moon walks away towards the drink table as Acid and Twilight keep talking. She places her cup down and pours herself another cup of punch.
"It is good to see you are relaxing," Luna says, walking up to the Moon.
"Not really relaxing much," Moon responds as she picks up her cup and turns to look at Acid. Acid was now laughing with Twilight about something she could not hear.
"You are too scared to ask his hoof in marriage if we are not incorrect?" Luna asks, turning to Moon in question. Moon nods as she keeps looking over at Acid. Smiling away like a little kid, like nothing could take away his light. "You have doubts about his love towards you, do you not?" Moon sighs, not answering Luna's question. "T'is all right, you do not need to answer. We apologize for the intrusion,"
"No, it's all right Princess," Moon responds, not looking away from Acid. Moon sighs again before turning to face Luna. "I don't deserve such a bundle of joy like him," Moon explains. "He deserves someone who can share in his joy, and not just way him down,"
"From what we have seen, you do not way him down at all," Luna replies. "From what we have seen, he takes great joy in being around you,"
"I doubt it," Moon replies. "I mean," Moon sighs as she turns back to look at Acid and Twilight laughing away. "Look at how happy he is with Twilight. I wouldn't even be made if he dumped me for her." Moon says with sadness in her voice with a twinge of pain in her heart. "He deserves someone like her. Someone who can understand his techno, science bable better," Luna nods and takes a deep breath.
"You will never know what he will say unless you try." Luna says, getting Moon's attention. "You will not get anywhere in life by being negative and doubting yourself at every turn," Moon nods as she sighs. "Take it from us, we have endured self-inflicted pain, we came back, and it got us nowhere," Moon takes a deep breath and puts down the drink onto the table. "Go and ask him," Luna says, gently pushing Moon towards Acid.
"All right I'll go," Moon says with a chuckle before walking towards Acid as she takes out a black box from under her wing. "Hey Acid!" Moon yells out as she walks up to him. He turns around with a smile on his face. "Can I ask you a question?"
"Go for it Moon," Acid replies, looking up at her intently. Twilight's eyes widen as she spots the black box in Moon's hoofs. Twilight smiles as Film and Bold turn towards Moon, who was now sitting down on the ground with the box resting on her right hoof. Acid looks at her in confusion.
"Acid," Moon starts as she gently places her left hoof on top of the black box. "Would you make me the happiest mare in Equestria and marry me?" Moon says as she lifts the lid to the box. Acid gasps a bit as his mouth drops a bit. Sitting in the box is a golden necklace with a fire opal gem hanging from the necklaces. Acid stands staring in surprise and awe down at the necklaces. His heart pounds against his ear as he snaps out of his trance before yelling out with great vigor.
"Yes! A million times yes!" Acid dives towards her into a hug. Surprising Moon into dropping the box onto the ground. Tears fill Acid's eyes as he squeezes her tight. Moon smiles as tears form in her eye as well. She wraps her arms around Acid's body and pulls him as tight into her as she can.
"I love you Acid," Moon says, barring her face into his hair.
"I-I love you t-too," Acid stutters out as tears roll down his cheeks in pure joy. Film, Twilight, Bold, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, and a few other ponies around to see it happen clap for them. Acid pulls back a bit before wiping his eyes clear. "Sorry, I'm just really happy," Acid says before looking up at the Moon with a big smile. "I thought this would never happen to me," Acid looks down at the ground with sadness in his voice. He lets out a surprised squeak right as Moon pulls him in for another hug.
"Well it has happened to you," Moon replies before Acid hugs back. Acid pulls back a bit, confusing Moon a bit. Acid places his hooves on either side of Moon's head before pulling her down and kissing her on the lips. Moon's eyes widen a bit in surprise before closing her eyes as a smile forms on her face. She wraps an arm around the back of Acid's head as she kisses back.
"That's cute," Bold says with a small smile on his face.
"I guess we have a wedding to go to at some point," Film replies.
"That's if you aren't busy," Bold scoffs.
"I don't think I will," Film says as he carefully slides a light blue box out from under his wing.
"Why do you say that?" Bold asks, turning to face Film. Film looks up at Bold while clutching the box to his side so he doesn't see it yet.
"Because I want to ask you to marry me," Film says, holding the box out. Bold's eyes light up as a child-like smile crosses his face.
"Hold on!" Bold response. "Acid!" Bold yells over to Acid.
"Here you go," Acid says, pulling an orange box out of his hair and tossing it to Film.
"Thanks!" Bold responds as he catches the box before turning back to the very confused Film. "I was going to propose a bit later but now is good," Bold says, holding out his box. Film chuckles as the two swap boxes.
"That a yes, big guy?" Film asks before opening the box.
"You know it is short stack," Bold retorts before opening his box. The two marvel at the other's jewelry. Sitting in Film's box is a long bracelet in a similar style to an arm guard on armor. The bracelet is gold with silver incrusted designs. Sitting at one end of the bracelet is blue sapphire embedded into the gold.
"How much money did you spend on this?!" Film asks in awe and concern.
"More than you I can tell," Bold chuckles as he pulls out the silver bracelet. Like Film's, it's long with engraving around the entire thing. But instead of a regular sapphire engraved into the metal, it's a yellow sapphire.
"I was going for something simple but beautiful," Film explains as Bold slides the bracelet onto his left hoof.
"I didn't say it was bad," Bold response. "I was just expecting something more from the successful filmmaker," Bold says as he looks at the bracelet on his arm.
"Was Acid holding onto it for you?" Film asks as he slides his on over his left hoof as well.
"Yes, and No," Bold response, looking down at Film. Film looks up at Bold with confusion written across his face. "I didn't feel like carrying it all night, so I asked if Acid could teleport it in when I needed it. He said he can't, but can still get it to me when I need it," Bold explains as Acid and Moon walk over to them. Acid now wearing the necklace around his neck.
"How did you pull it out of your hair?" Film asks Acid.
"I learned that one from Pinkie Pie," Acid responds.
"It took him a while, but he got the handle of it in the end," Pinkie says, jumping by.
"Does this mean you have all of Pinkie's weird abilities?" Film asks.
"Oh Celestia no!" Acid quickly shakes his head. "I was trying to figure out how she could predict event,"
"But he never did," Pinkie says again as she bounces by. Film shakes his head at Pinkie as Dash bursts in.
"You tried to understand Pinkie?" Dash asks Acid with great worry in her voice.
"Don't worry, I heeded Twilight's warning," Acid responds.
"With the growing family, you two are going to need a new home," Bold says to Acid and Moon.
"Nnnaaa," Acid responds with a slight wave of his hoof. "The house will be big enough for us and the kids,"
"Kid," Film corrected. Acid smiles and shakes his head. "But you only have Dox," FIlm says, puzzled. Acid and Moon look at each other with small smiles. Bold rolls his eyes at the absurdity.
"And I thought I was dense," Bold wispears.
"Nooo…" Film says as it finally clicks in his head. "How along are you?" Film asks Moon.
"Three weeks," Moon responds.
"I'm going to be an uncle," Film smiles to himself.
"You already were going to be an uncle," Acid corretcs.
"Dox doesn't count," Film shoots back. Acid rolls his eyes before Film asks another question. "Do you have any names yet?"
"I do," Moon says before looking down at Acid. "He doesn't want to hear any or else he might get attached," Moon says, nudging Acid.
"I just said it was too early to be thinking of names," Acid responds back. "But yes, I do have a few names for if it's a colt,"
"You know what I can't believe the most," Film says.
"What?" Acid responds.
"My own brother is going to be a parent to two kids," Film responds with a big smile. Acid smiles back with a light laugh.
"Oh!" Acid says as something pops into his head. "I need to tell you something Film,"
"Ya?" Film asks, tilting his head.
"I'm having the surgery,"
"Really?!" Film samiles with excitement. "What changed your mind?"
"Take a guess," Acid responds, raising an eyebrow.
"The kid?" Film asks.
"That, and Dox and Moon," Acid says, looking up at Moon with a smile. Moon smiles back down before wrapping her hoof around his back.